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Department of Atomic Energy
Inclusion of Yoga in the treatment of breast cancer patients is highly beneficial: Study by Tata Cancer Hospital
Tata Memorial’s Largest Randomized Trial Testing Effect of Yoga In Breast Cancer Improves Quality Of Life And Suggests Lesser Chance Of Recurrence And Death
Mumbai, 12 December 2022
As per a study by the Tata Memorial Hospital, inclusion of Yoga in the treatment of breast cancer patients is highly beneficial. The inclusion of Yoga resulted in a 15% relative improvement in disease free survival  and 14% in overall survival .
The yoga intervention was carefully designed with inputs from yoga consultants, clinicians as well as physiotherapists to suit the needs of breast cancer patients and survivors, keeping in focus, the different phases of their treatment and recovery. The yoga protocol included gentle and restorative yoga postures with regular periods of relaxation and pranayama. It was implemented through classes by qualified and experienced yoga instructors. Additionally, handouts and CD’s of the protocol were provided for maintaining compliance.
The largest clinical trial is an important milestone in use of YOGA in breast cancer since this is the first example of a very Indian traditional remedy being tested in a rigorous western design of randomized study with robust sample size. Breast cancer is the commonest cancer affecting women not only in India but globally. It raises huge amount of anxiety in women which is twofold, the first fear of cancer with threat to life and the second worry due to side effects of treatment and coping with it. It is heartening to see that YOGA practiced with rigour and perseverance has proved its superiority in maintaining excellent quality of life and has also numerically reduced the risk of recurrence and death by 15%.
Dr Nita Nair, presented in a SPOTLIGHT paper, the results of a landmark breast cancer study testing effect of YOGA, as a SPOTLIGHT presentation at the ongoing San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium , one of the most prestigious breast cancer conferences in the world held annually in USA. Out of thousands of research papers submitted to the conference few are chosen for spotlight discussion and our study deserved this due to the novelty of intervention and the first very Indian intervention impacting outcomes in breast cancer.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
CBC Exhibition at IFFI captures depiction of freedom movement in Cinema
#IFFIWood, 21 November 2022
While the Technology Exhibition is the new initiative of the International Film Festival of India  this year, another Exhibition "Freedom Movement and Cinema" put up by the Central Bureau of Communication is attracting people with its unique immersive experience.
The multi-media digital exhibition at the Campal Football Ground was inaugurated today by the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur. The Minister said the Exhibition tells the complete story of India's Freedom struggle using many technological innovations. It is an inspiration for everyone who visits and particularly for the students, who can gain so much of information about our inspiring leaders".
The Exhibition conceived by CBC team under the overarching theme of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ sports a facade in the form of camera- lens. As one enters the Exhibition hall, a large 12 x 10 feet LED screen displays clips of the popular Doordarshan series 'Swaraj' which profiles life and contributions of various freedom fighters against colonial rule.
Moving forward, rare footages related to the Freedom Movement covering 1857 War of Independence, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Kalapaani, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad are displayed. Most of these footages have been sourced from the rich archive of the Films Division.
A Digital Flip-book displays Chronological journey of Indian Freedom Struggle in the form of posters curated by CBC. Songs which became the voice of freedom struggle can be listened to, even as the adjacent Sound Shower lets you listen to the speeches of the Indian Independence leaders.
- Kadam Badhaaye Ja’-March with Netaji is an Augmented Reality experience, where one can March with India's inspirational leader in Azad Hind Fauz uniform and get his or her image captured.
An Immersive Theatre on 1857 War of Independence is a unique experience that is to be seen and felt, even as the virtual reality set helps you witness the Kakori Train Action in a new way.
A flip poster exhibition depicts the films that were inspired by the Freedom struggle and that contributed in nation building. Udaykaal, Upkaar, Mother India, Bose, the Forgotten Hero are some of the examples.
The CBC Exhibition also displays the Azadi Quest game and the newly launched Netflix animation series on freedom fighters.
The display part of Exhibition ends with the Discovery's Journey of India, which tells the story of how the nation has progressed in multi- dimensional fields.
At the Centre of the Exhibition Hall is the symbolic Shahidi Kuan or Martyr's Well of Jalianwala Bagh, where one can pay tributes to all the well-known and unsung heroes of India's Freedom Struggle.PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | Sriyanka/Darshana | IFFI 53 - 52
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Prime Minister's Office
PM Visits Leh, Ladakh
Lays Foundation stone of the new terminal building of KBR Airport in Leh
Several Development projects for Ladakh region unveiled by PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrived Leh in Ladakh in the first leg of his one day visit to Leh, Jammu and Srinagar today. He inaugurated / laid foundation stones for various development projects there.
Applauding the crowd for braving a chilly winter, PM said “Those who live in difficult situations, they challenge every difficulty. Your affection gives me a great motivation to keep working hard.”
He inaugurated the University of Ladakh and said, “Young students constitute 40% of the population of Ladakh. There has been a long standing demand for a University in this region. With the launch of the University of Ladakh this demand would be fulfilled.” This University will be a cluster University comprising of degree colleges of Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Khaltsi and will have administrative offices at Leh and Kargil for the ease of students.
PM inaugurated 9 MW Dah Hydroelectric project in Dah near Datang village and 220 KV Srinagar- Alusteng - Drass- Kargil – Leh transmission system. While inaugurating these projects PM said, “We’ve left behind culture of delays”. He added that his Government will ensure that for all the projects for which foundation stone is laid by him will be inaugurated by him.
Five New tourist and trekking routes in Ladakh were opened today as well. PM said that Life gets easier, economically as well once a city is well connected. He added that, Once Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line is completed, the distance from Delhi to Leh will be reduced.
PM laid foundation stone of the new terminal building of Kushok Bakula Rimpochee  Airport in Leh by unveiling a plaque. The new terminal will provide seamless passenger movement with all modern amenities.
These projects will He also said that with the projects will result in better availability of electricity, improved connectivity and thus resumore tourist footfalls in the region. It will also open better livelihood opportunities to many villages.
In addition, Protected Area Permit’s validity has been increased to 15 days. Now tourists will be able to enjoy their journey to Leh for a longer time.
PM said that a few changes have been made in the LAHDC Act and the Council have been given more rights concerning the expenditures. Now the Autonomous Council releases the money sent for the region’s development, he added
About the interim budget the Prime Minister told that for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes, there has been a hike in allocation by 30% and nearly 35% hike for the development of scheduled castes.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List till November, 2018.
The Commission has held extensive meetings with the stake holders including the State Governments, the State Backward Classes Commissions, various community associations and general public belonging to various Backward Classes and Commissions. It had also obtained records, caste-wise, of OBCs admitted in higher educational institution as well as similar caste-wise data of recruits in Central Departments, Central Public Sector Undertakings, Public Sector Banks & Financial Institutions.
Based on the emanating information from the data as processed and analyzed, the Commission has expressed that a round of discussion with the States and their Backward Classes Commission was required before finalizing the sub-categorized lists and the Report.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 212.39 Cr
Over 4.03 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 64,667
7,231 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.67%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 2.55%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 212.39 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.03 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,14,074
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2nd Dose
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1,01,06,483
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Precaution Dose
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67,54,006
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,34,563
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2nd Dose
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1,76,98,575
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Precaution Dose
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1,31,46,365
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,03,22,642
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2nd Dose
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3,02,03,121
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,16,78,588
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2nd Dose
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5,23,28,239
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,05,85,613
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2nd Dose
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51,30,84,139
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Precaution Dose
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6,26,98,575
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,39,04,016
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2nd Dose
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19,63,16,182
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Precaution Dose
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3,51,48,276
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,75,80,356
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2nd Dose
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12,27,08,638
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Precaution Dose
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4,08,80,365
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Precaution Dose
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15,86,27,587
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Total
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2,12,39,92,816
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 64,667. Active cases now constitute 0.15% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.67%. 10,828 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,38,35,852.
7,231 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,52,166 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.58 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 2.55% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.05%.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates those who emerged victorious in the BDC polls across Jammu, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh.
BDC polls in Jammu, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh were conducted in a very peaceful manner : Prime Minister
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated all those who have emerged victorious in the BDC polls across Jammu, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh. He was also delighted that the BDC polls in Jammu, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh were conducted in a very peaceful manner.
Ministry of Defence
DRL, TEZPUR
Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur is providing vital support to Indian Armed Forces deployed in North Eastern region. Following are some of the significant products developed by DRL, Tezpur:
· lron Removal Unit 
· De-arsenification Unit
· DRDO Water testing kit
· DRDO Bio toilet
· High SPF Sunscreen cream
· Herbal room freshener cum mosquito repellent etc.
· Herbal mosquito repellant vaporizer
· Larvicidal floating tablet.
All the work executed in lab is to enrich the Armed Forces and local people. Details of some of the extremely beneficial products along with their prices are as follows:
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S No
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Product
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Price/Unit 
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1.
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lron Removal Unit 
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53,400/-
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2.
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Water testing kit
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16,500/-
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3.
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Bio toilet for plain areas
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20,000/- to 80,000/-
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4.
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Bio toilet for low temperature areas
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75,000/- to 3,50,000/-
Presently held manpower of DRL, Tezpur, grade-wise, is given below:
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S No
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Cadre
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RE
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Held
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1.
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DRDS
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22
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21
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2.
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DRTC
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34
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21
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3.
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ADMIN
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11
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09
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4.
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ALLIED
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24
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18
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TOTAL
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91
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69
DRDO is a Central Government Organisation which works under Ministry of Defence. Therefore, no zonal and region wise recruitment is done in DRDO for all grades. In DRDO, recruitment is done centrally through Recruitment and Assessment Centre  and Centre for Personnel Talent Management . However, Research Associates  and Research Fellows  are recruited based on lab requirements through advertisement. In 2021, 04 Research Associates  and 08 Research Fellows  were recruited, out of them 01 RA and 03 RFs, respectively, are from NE states.
Following steps are being taken in order to make the lab more impactful and effective:
· Emphasis has been given for surveillance and monitoring of the vectors and vector borne diseases in NE India and development of products for their management.
· DRL, Tezpur has recently been entrusted with additional mandate to develop products and technologies, specific for troops engaged in Jungle Operations in the NE region.
· Thrust has been given to include NGOs and local civil bodies for carrying out activities for development of border areas in NE region through the use of modern agricultural practices.
· Local entrepreneurs and industries are being encouraged for the development of DRL products and technologies, which are useful for NE region.
· Activities have been initiated for wider implementation of Bio toilet technology by PHEs under various state governments in the NE region.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Birendra Prasad Baishya in Rajya Sabha on February 07, 2022.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
India’s education system offers a unique fusion of traditional knowledge and latest world-class technology;
Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, World’s First Made in India DNA vaccine etc. endorse this exclusive advantage, says Dr. Jitendra Singh
Bharatiya Vidya Mandir Schools: A blend of India’s Culture, Civilization & Modern Technology, says Dr. Jitendra Singh
India is now ahead of the best developed economies of the world under PM Narendra Modi unimagined a decade before, says Dr. Jitendra Singh
India takes a lead in addressing global concerns & also leads the global climate movement under PM Narendra Modi: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said, India’s education system offers a unique fusion of traditional knowledge and latest world-class technology, thus giving an exclusive advantage to India to lead the world.
Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, World’s First Made in India DNA vaccine etc. endorse this exclusive advantage of Indian grooming, he said.
Dr. Jitendra Singh was addressing an education program at Bharatiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Dadwara , near Billawar, in district Kathua of J&K.
During the program, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, India is now ahead of the best developed economies of the world under PM Narendra Modi, that was unimagined a decade before. The world now wants India to lead them in almost every sphere, the success of G20, accepting the proposal of declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets, International Yoga Day becoming a global phenomenon etc. shows the prowess of India under the present government, Dr. Jitendra Singh added.
By way of Research and Innovation through international collaboration and partnership, India is also committed to achieve the Net Zero emissions target which shows that India is also taking the lead in addressing the global concerns and leading the global climate movement under PM Narendra Modi.
While addressing the students, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, National Education Policy-2020 has opened up new vistas for the youth of this country, which is no longer the prisoner of aspiration but has aspirations in abundance and avenues in tons, with numerous opportunities knocking at their doors.
Appreciating the contribution of Bharatiya Vidya Mandir Schools across India, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, these schools have not only instilled the cultural ethos among its students but have made them capable to be the part of India’s development journey which has been showcased when its alumni was part of the G20, Chandrayan Mission etc.
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture commemorates the 250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy from today till 22nd May 2023
Shri G. Kishan Reddy unveiled an iconic statue of Raja Ram Mohan Roy at the inaugural ceremony in Kolkata
Kolkata, 22nd May, 2022
Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , the Ministry of Culture has started to commemorate the yearlong celebration of the 250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy from today. It will continue till next year 22nd May. The inaugural ceremony took place at Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Salt Lake, Kolkata, and at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. The programme was organized by Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre , Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region  Shri G. Kishan Reddy joined the ceremony virtually. Today is the 50th foundation day of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation also.
Shri Reddy unveiled an iconic statue of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in virtual mode at Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata.
At Science City auditorium Shri Reddy said that Raja Ram Mohan Roy was not only the Father of Indian renaissance but he was also vocal for the freedom of women in the country. His incredible efforts to abolish the practices of ‘Sati’ in India, made him a leader of the common mass not only of Bengal but also of the entire Indian sub-continent.
The Minister also referred to Ram Mohan Roy as an educationist and great philosopher. With an immense influence in the field of politics and public administration he is considered to be the “Father of Bengal renaissance”.
He mentioned some recent initiatives taken by the government. Beside National Library, six special libraries were set up. The government is committed to reach the education at last miles so digital facilities were set up in many libraries of the country. He called up all sections of people of the country for hoisting of the national flag in every house on 15th August and celebrating Independence Day with the national anthem.
The Governor of West Bengal, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, said that future generations must continue to follow the ideas of Ram Mohan Roy. Among others present were Smt. Uma Nanduri, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Sri Atul Mishra, Deputy Secretary, Swami Shastrajnanananda, Secretary, Ramkrishna Mission, Saradapith, Niranjan Pradhan, Pradeep Chakraborty.
Several other events were arranged at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. A seminar and quiz program for children were organized. A multimedia presentation on various facets of the life of Shri Raja Ram Mohan Roy was presented too.
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AYUSH
CCRUM holds a three day National Workshop on e-Granthalaya
The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine  has organized a three-day National Workshop on e-Granthalya 4.0 for Automation and Networking of Government Libraries in New Delhi from 2nd-4th May, 2017. With the objective to train library professionals on e-Granthalya 4.0, the latest version of the library management software developed by National Informatics Centre , the workshop comprises of theoretical and hands-on training sessions on its admin, cataloging, circulation and serial modules.
Inaugurating the workshop, Prof. Vd. K.S. Dhiman, Director General I/C, CCRUM said that we are living in a world where not everyone is able to spare time to visit physical libraries and networking of libraries in such a condition can be very helpful in conducting research and academic activities efficiently. He further said that e-libraries could also be a tool for transmission from physical books to e-books that can preserve our environment apart from saving a lot of money spent on procurement of physical books. He urged the participants to get used to the e-Granthalaya software and adopt it for automation and networking of libraries at their respective institutions in order to ease the dissemination of knowledge.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ram Kumar Matoria, Technical Director, NIC said that the Government of India provides the free of cost facility of adopting e-Granthalya software and uploading the data on NIC cloud to the government libraries to facilitate their automation and networking. He urged that like CCRUM other institutes of AYUSH should also come forward and adopt this facility extended by the NIC.
Earlier in his welcome address, Shri R.U. Choudhury, Assistant Director  said that the CCRUM has already adopted e-Granthalaya software making the catalogues of its eight libraries attached with its various institutes freely accessible to all globally. He further said that since the NIC has launched 4.0 version of the software with various new features, there was a need to organize such a workshop in order to make the library professionals used to it.
The workshop has 43 participants from different institutions including research councils of AYUSH, Banaras Hindu University and University of Kashmir.